Production Artist

Skybound is currently looking for a talented and hardworking Production Artist to join our Editorial team. Potential candidate will report to the Art Director and work alongside graphic designer.

Reports: This position will report to the Creative Director, Editorial

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare press-ready files for print.
• Package and preflight files for release to printers or other media partners.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during print production.
• Provide image retouching, clipping paths and additional image manipulation.
• Prepare images for online and mobile applications.
• Maintenance of digital archive.
• Work within design guidelines to produce additional design collateral
• Assist in brainstorming concepts for upcoming projects & marketing strategies
• Additional creative tasks that may arise.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year print production experience, familiar with prepress standards and technically proficient.
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Highly motivated and organized
• Skilled in the areas of typography, layout, and composition.
• Solid knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and MAC Computer systems, and continue to learn new techniques as the software updates are released.
• Handle day-to-day tasks and prioritize as new projects are given, meet deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Resume and portfolio (URL or PDF)

Required experience:

• Graphic Design: 1 year
• Please note this is an entry-level position.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $21/hour

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement. This role may also qualify for a possible discretionary bonus annually.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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